ML25258A216
| ML25258A216 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 09/11/2025 |
| From: | Lemoin L - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | NRC/SECY |
| References | |
| 50-255-LA-5, ASLBP 25-990-02-LA-BD01 | |
| Download: ML25258A216 (1) | |
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From:
Lisa Lemoin To:
Docket, Hearing
Subject:
[External_Sender] Holtec Palisades, LLC (Palisades Nuclear Plant), Docket No. 50-255-LA-5 Date:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 2:43:42 PM Holtec Palisades, LLC (Palisades Nuclear Plant), Docket No. 50-255-LA-5 Direct submission of this Limited Appearance Statement was allowed by the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, Initial Prehearing Order (ASLBP No. 25-990-02-LA-BD01, Docket No. 50-255-LA-5, August 5, 2025) (ML25217A517).
I have a beautiful view lot in Palisades Park, Covert, MI. I am unable to sell the lot due to the threatened re-opening of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. There are humans at risk both north and south of the plant, not to mention the already vulnerable wildlife and lake environment. It's a very desirable area that could be laid waste in the event of leaks, fire or other accident.
Following is a list of our concerns about this antiquated power plant:
- Repeated Delays in Fire Protection Upgrades: The plant has been allowed to delay required upgrades for decades, and Holtec now seeks another two years. I am very concerned about restarting without these long-overdue safety improvements.
- Incomplete Safety Evaluations: Holtecs request leaves out required deterministic (accident-based) analyses and relies only on risk models. NRC should not accept an incomplete filing.
- Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness: Delaying upgrades could increase the risk of fire or loss of cooling. This would be detrimental to families, property values and of course our beautiful Lake Michigan.
- Accountability and Trust: Holtec and the NRC should be held to the same safety standards as other plants. Our community needs transparency and enforcement of longstanding requirements.
- Restart Before Safety: Holtec should be prohibited from loading fuel or restarting until the fire protection upgrades are completed and fully reviewed by the NRC. This is a no brainer, seriously???! The place is ancient!!
Thank you for your consideration.
Lisa W. Lemoin Palisades Park Property Owner